29 Jan 2027 – Hussy Hicks; Felicity Urquart; David Ross-Macdonald

Felicity Urquart/Josh Cunningham

Hussy Hicks

David Ross- Macdonald

Felicity and Josh are one of Australia’s most celebrated folk, roots and country duos. Partners in music and life, they have produced three critically acclaimed albums. FELICITY is a beloved and highly-decorated country artist with 16 CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, 3 ARIA nominations and a career spanning 3+ decades across music, radio and television. She’s opened for Waylon and Willie and performed for a Pope and US President. JOSH is a founding member of ARIA Award-winning band, The Waifs, & is renowned internationally for his intricate guitar work and poignant songwriting. He has toured globally with acts as diverse as Bob Dylan, Keith Urban, and Billy Bragg; played guitar in Missy Higgins’ band. Their 2021 debut album debuted at #1 on the ARIA Country Albums Chart and got an ARIA nomination. Their 2nd got 3 Golden Guitars including Song of the Year. Their latest album, Everything Around You, debuted at #1 on the ARIA Australian Country Albums Chart. “… genre and style are irrelevant when you’re in the company of people who can summon up joy from wood, strings and voices… Wonderful.” – Neil Booth, Waxx Lyrical

Hussy Hicks is an Australian duo known for their genre-blending sound, merging blues, folk, rock, and roots music with a focus on authenticity and powerful live performances. Leesa Gentz’s soaring vocals and Julz Parker’s insane guitar work are at the heart of their electrifying sound, combining to create a dynamic musical experience.
Since their formation in 2006, Hussy Hicks have built a loyal fanbase, with their latest album, Swimming in Uncertainty, reaching #1 on the ARIA Jazz & Blues Chart and topping the AIR Independent Album Chart. The album’s raw energy and emotionally charged songwriting have cemented their place in the independent music scene. Known for their killer live shows, Hussy Hicks captivate audiences with their infectious energy, tight harmonies, and musical versatility, creating an unforgettable performance that leaves fans wanting more every time. Parker was touted by legend, Phil Emmanuel, as ‘Australia’s top female guitar player’ and voted fifth in Bluesfest’s Guitar Hero fan poll, among Santana and BB King. “Some artists need to be seen to be believed, and Hussy Hicks fit that category.” – Sarah Howells, Double J “A not to be missed act that are ready for the world” – Peter Noble, Bluesfest Director

Son of an ex jazz trumpeter dentist who ditched geology to fail at jazz college to take up washboard to join The Waifs over a Port Fairy Guinness who fell in love with a 1935 Gibson guitar while touring the USA with Bob Dylan to writing songs and riffing stories to anyone who cared to listen.
A tunesmith, guitarist, songwriter and teller of tall tales from the road less travelled but long toured, David is an acoustic amalgam part late 60’s English folk and part late 70’s Brit punk pop derived who lives off-grid between Australia and Canada and is hopeless at social media.